The team had no choice but to move Markus Wheaton to second string after he's missed four games with a shoulder injury and has struggled to find a rhythm in the three games he has played. Plus, Heyward-Bey has been a valuable reserve receiver and special-teamer; he nearly caught two touchdown passes in Week 7 against the New England Patriots.

Fantasy Impact:

Sammie Coates will eventually regain a prominent role once his broken finger heals, but he's been listed as a No. 2 all season. Heyward-Bey will have more value if Ben Roethlisberger is able to play at QB this week.